Louisianans Overwhelmingly Support Criminal Justice Reforms According to Recent Poll

By Margaret Viator

12/07/2015

The poll indicates there is broad support for reforms that would save taxpayer money and prioritize community supervision programs over incarceration for low level, non-violent offenders.

TAGS: Criminal Justice Reform, Right On Crime, Smart on Crime Louisiana

Streamlining Medical Parole to Ensure Public Safety and Protect Taxpayers

By Margaret Viator

03/31/2014

The nation’s older inmate population is expected to increase exponentially again over the next decade, with associated health costs spiraling higher.

TAGS: Criminal Justice Reform, incarceration rate, medical parole, Right On Crime, Smart on Crime Louisiana

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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